Making people and ideas findable
-
D. Craig Hamilton
- Male
- Greenwood, IN
- United States
- Share
- Blog Posts
- Discussions (1)
- Events (2)
- Groups (4)
- Photos
- Photo Albums
- Videos
D. Craig Hamilton's Groups
-
Professional Speakers ...
72 members
-
Freebies
34 members
-
Hole in the Wall Eatin...
529 members
-
Doing It Downtown
88 members
D. Craig Hamilton's Events
-
Making the Telephone Your Secret Weapon
December 2, 2009 from 2pm to 4:30pm – ACTUM Group
D. Craig Hamilton's Page
Profile Information
- How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?
- Other
- What is your greatest strength?
- Intellection: I like to think. I like mental activity. I like exercising the “muscles” of your brain, stretching them in multiple directions. This need for mental activity may be focused; for example, I may be trying to solve a problem or develop an idea or understand another person’s feelings. On the other hand, this mental activity may very well lack focus. I could be thinking about anything at any given time; I simply like to think. I am the kind of person who enjoys time alone because it is my time for musing and reflection. I am introspective. In a sense, I am my own best companion, as I pose yourself questions and try out answers on myself to see how they sound. This introspection may lead me to a slight sense of discontent as I compare what I am actually doing with all the thoughts and ideas that my mind conceives. Or this introspection may tend toward more pragmatic matters such as the events of the day or a conversation that I plan to have later. Wherever it leads me, this mental hum is one of the constants of my life.
Futuristic: “Wouldn’t it be great if . . .” I am the kind of person who loves to peer over the horizon. The future fascinates me. As if it were projected on the wall, I see in detail what the future might hold, and this detailed picture keeps pulling me forward, into tomorrow. The picture can vary depending on the task at hand — a better product, a better team, a better life, or a better world—it will always be inspirational to me. I am a dreamer who sees visions of what could be and who cherishes those visions. When the present proves too frustrating and the people around me too pragmatic, I conjure up visions of the future and they energize me. They can energize others, too. In fact, very often people look to me to describe my visions of the future. They want a picture that can raise their sights and thereby their spirits. I can paint it for them.
Focus: “Where am I headed?” I ask myself. I ask this question every day. Guided by this theme of Focus, I need a clear destination. Lacking one, my life and my work can quickly become frustrating. And so each year, each month, and even each week I set goals. These goals then serve as my compass, helping me determine priorities and make the necessary corrections to get back on course. My Focus is powerful because it forces me to filter; I instinctively evaluate whether or not a particular action will help me move toward my goal. Those that don’t are ignored. In the end, then, my Focus forces me to be efficient. Naturally, the flip side of this is that it causes me to become impatient with delays, obstacles, and even tangents, no matter how intriguing they appear to be. This makes me an extremely valuable team member. When others start to wander down other avenues, I bring them back to the main road. My Focus reminds everyone that if something is not helping me move toward my destination, then it is not important. And if it is not important, then it is not worth my time. I keep everyone on point.
- What are you working on?
- Finding my next career opportunity.
- How big is your business?
- Self-employed
- What is your Job Title
- Other
- What is your Company Website?
- http://sites.google.com/site/bookcraig/
- What is your Personal Website?
- http://www.dchamilton.com
- What is your alma mater?
- Purdue University
- Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?
- Networking. Finding opportunities to contribute and to serve.
Latest Activity
The INDIANA SMALL BUSINESS FAIR! at Adams Mark Indianapolis - Wyndham Hotels
November 5, 2009 from 9am to 6pm
Are you thinking about starting a business, have you recently started a business, or do you own a small business? The Indiana Small Business Fair will provide you with multiple resources at your fingertips.
Come and go as you please. Enjoy educat...
Indiana Business Rally at McAlister's Deli
October 1, 2009 from 7:30am to 9am
Who: Indiana Business Leaders
What: Business Rally - Get Back to Business!
Where: Two Locations!
1. North Indy - McAlister's Deli @ 96th & Meridian
2. South Indy - McAlister's Deli Greenwood
When: October 1st, 2009
Time: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Cost: $...
Indyprov Caffeinated at the Bean Cup at The Bean Cup
September 19, 2009 from 8pm to 9:15pm
Live, totally improvised, and completely authentic! Join us to see your suggestions made dramatically real before your very eyes. Indyprov Caffeinated at the Bean Cup
Business Referral Breakfast at Panera Bread near Glendale Mall
August 20, 2009 from 7:30am to 8:30am
Come and get to know others and grow your business through relationships. Enjoy breakfast or coffee, network, and exchange information.
This is an informal event that happens every Thursday. You can come and go at the times that work best for you...
Making the Telephone Your Secret Weapon at ACTUM Group
September 2, 2009 from 2pm to 4:30pm
Making the Telephone Your Secret Weapon
Converting Phone Time to Profit Time
Do you call people who are not waiting by the phone for you to call?
Ever call a contact you met last week and they have no idea who you are?
Have you ever called who yo...
BRB - Business Referral Breakfast - FREE! at Panera Bread
August 11, 2009 from 7:30am to 8:30am
Business Referral Breakfasts are weekly scheduled meetings to help your business grow.
Enjoy coffee or breakfast with other business professionals. Network, exchange business cards, learn about others in business and build relationships.
BRB - Business Referral Breakfast - FREE! at Panera Bread
August 18, 2009 from 7:30am to 8:30am
Business Referral Breakfasts are weekly scheduled meetings to help your business grow.
Enjoy coffee or breakfast with other business professionals. Network, exchange business cards, learn about others in business and build relationships.
I don't think so, but I don't think the party is over either. Mitch Daniels is a good guy and I like him as a governor when you weigh everything out. But he should have rejected the TARP funds.
You can't lead a conservative movement while followi...
Per chance is this group for those "aspiring" to become pro speakers?
Do you make your living as a speaker? Is your favorite place in front of the room with a microphone. Mbrs of NSA and non-members let's support one another!
People who like free things or have marketing ideas on how to get free things and save money!
No chain restaurants allowed! If you have a favorite dive of a restaurant in Indy or surrounding areas, we want to hear about it. Bonus points for your personal recommendations on the menu.
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 8:33am on June 1, 2009,
Kyle Lacy said… - D. Craig, I am guessing Derrick?
I wanted to send a personal invitation and welcome you to Smaller Indiana. Congratulations on becoming a SMOOSIER.
We really exist to make Indiana a better place to live, work, and play. What do you love about Indiana?
- At 9:35am on May 30, 2009,
Kristen Horton said… - Hi Craig,
Welcome to Smaller Indiana! As a new member you may want to start by reading the blog post: "I'm a member of Smaller Indiana, now what?" It provides some great tips on getting involved in the community.
Feel free to add a blog post, join some groups (more than 400 are listed on the Smaller Indiana Group Links google doc) & have fun!
~Kristen
Groups
-
Southeast Indiana
7 members
-
Indiana Photography
162 members
-
Hole in the Wall Eatin...
529 members
-
Indiana State University
44 members
-
Indiana Small Business...
81 members
Forum
Classifieds - Mental Health Industry 1 Reply
Started by Stephanie Daily in Classifieds - Position Wanted. Last reply by Kevin McCracken 1 hour ago.
Can Rupert Murdoch Really Hurt Google? 8 Replies
Started by Pat Coyle in Media: mass and social. Last reply by Douglas Karr 1 hour ago.
Indiana's Best - Designers 6 Replies
Started by Evan Burke in Design. Last reply by ashan jay 4 hours ago.
Smaller Indiana is as Stuffy as Real Indiana... 118 Replies
Started by matthew w. wilson in About Smaller Indiana. Last reply by Marita Topmiller 5 hours ago.
Anyone here interested in Mystery Shopping? 10 Replies
Started by Christopher Olson in Non Profit: events, news, ideas. Last reply by Christopher Olson 5 hours ago.
Standards of Honesty
Started by Mrs. Cara Dafforn in About Smaller Indiana 6 hours ago.
Social Media Intern Position Available 3 Replies
Started by Kyle Lacy in Classifieds - Intern Exchange. Last reply by Mrs. Cara Dafforn 6 hours ago.
IND Flight Patterns Late @ Nite 2 Replies
Started by Chris Doyle in Questions and Answers. Last reply by Chris Doyle 8 hours ago.
Boobs-N-Business 74 Replies
Started by Annie Sever-Dimitri in Questions and Answers. Last reply by Chris Doyle 15 hours ago.
Where do you go to jump start you creativity and get out of a rut? 44 Replies
Started by Jennifer Padgett in Design. Last reply by Shaamora Harden 16 hours ago.
About
Help
A few things to consider before joining Smaller Indiana:
1. Please use your real name (first and last) when you sign up, or we cannot open your account
2. Please do not use logos or commercial images for your profile photo
3. Events should be posted in the events calendar
4. You can post pretty much anything you want on your own personal page (self promotion, etc), and you can change the style of your personal profile page to reflect your corporate identification if you so choose.
5. Please keep all comments civil and polite. It's OK to feel strongly about a subject, and it's OK to be critical of ideas, but please refrain from personal attacks of any kind.
If you witness or experience any issues, please contact admin@smallerindiana.com and we will look into the matter.
6. Smaller Indiana is supported by its members, and by corporate sponsors. If you're interested in learning more about sponsorship, please call Pat Coyle at 317 332 7878.
1. Please use your real name (first and last) when you sign up, or we cannot open your account
2. Please do not use logos or commercial images for your profile photo
3. Events should be posted in the events calendar
4. You can post pretty much anything you want on your own personal page (self promotion, etc), and you can change the style of your personal profile page to reflect your corporate identification if you so choose.
5. Please keep all comments civil and polite. It's OK to feel strongly about a subject, and it's OK to be critical of ideas, but please refrain from personal attacks of any kind.
If you witness or experience any issues, please contact admin@smallerindiana.com and we will look into the matter.
6. Smaller Indiana is supported by its members, and by corporate sponsors. If you're interested in learning more about sponsorship, please call Pat Coyle at 317 332 7878.
© 2009 Created by Pat Coyle
